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She also revealed that although at this stage plans don’t include a swimming pool, the building has been designed and land has been left aside so that one can be added at a later date.

Broughton Astley sports centre artist impression.

She explained: “I think residents were disappointed that a pool isn’t included but it would have doubled the cost of the centre and that would just be for the build itself. There would then be maintenance costs to add on to that as well and it just wasn’t affordable at this stage.

“If funds become available it’s definitely something we’d like to add.”

The application will go before Harborough District Council’s planning committee for a decision.